HC Deb 15 February 1968 vol 758 c416W
Mr. Ian Lloyd

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what authorisation was given by his Department for a serving naval officer to be photographed with a particular brand of motor car in the vicinity of H.M.S. "Warspite".

Mr. Reynolds:

The officer sought permission which was given by my Department.

Mr. Ian Lloyd

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether any payment was made, either to his Department or to the officer concerned, for the appearance of a serving naval officer in an advertisement for a particular brand of motor car published by a national Sunday newspaper on 21st January.

Mr. Reynolds:

No payment was made to the Department I understand the advertisers have arranged to pay the officer.